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Rice University spinout NIVERA develops edible coating to keep produce fresh
November 04, 2026 By 19 0 Pageviews0 Reviews NIVERA is developing an edible produce coating from natural ingredients, with shelf-life results reported by the startup and scale-up still ahead. Rice University has highlighted NIVERA, a start-up developing an edible coating intended to preserve fruit and vegetables for longer. Its institutional report appeared on 30 October 2026 and was followed by packaging-sector coverage on 3 November.
X-Rite Pantone Color Council links AI governance and packaging print operations
November 04, 2026 By 19 0 Pageviews0 Reviews X-Rite Pantone's first Color Council brings workforce skills, AI governance, PPWR and connected workflows into a common printing-industry agenda. X-Rite Pantone published the findings of its first Color Council on 3 November 2026, connecting four challenges facing printing and packaging businesses: workforce change, practical artificial intelligence, regulatory demands and more closely connected operations.
RECOUP updates Recyclability by Design guide for plastic packaging
November 04, 2026 By 19 0 Pageviews0 Reviews RECOUP's new 2026 design guide addresses plastic packaging components, UK assessment rules and the practical limits of recyclability. UK plastics recycling organisation RECOUP released the twelfth version of its Recyclability by Design guide on 3 November 2026. The updated publication is aimed at the people making practical decisions about packaging structures, from technical designers and material specifiers to retailers and brand owners.
EU clarifies treatment of existing reusable packaging under PPWR
November 04, 2026 By 19 106 Pageviews1 Reviews The European Commission says existing reusable packs need not be redesigned solely for future labels, while rotation reporting rules and compliance conditions still matter. The European Commission has provided an important clarification about how established reusable packaging systems will be treated under the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, commonly known as the PPWR.
California's SB 54 plastic baseline falls to 1.03 million tons in updated report
November 04, 2026 By 19 0 Pageviews0 Reviews CalRecycle's new producer-reported baseline for SB 54 is far below its earlier modelled estimate, prompting debate over the scale of future plastic reductions. California has updated the reference figures used to measure reductions in single-use plastic packaging under its SB 54 producer responsibility law.
ChicP connects 11 hummus products to AuraVeo digital packaging experiences
November 04, 2026 By 19 0 Pageviews0 Reviews ChicP uses Koenig & Bauer's AuraVeo to make 11 hummus packs interactive with flavour-specific videos, ingredients, recipes and repurchase links. British food brand ChicP is bringing digital engagement to 11 hummus product variants with AuraVeo, the platform developed by Koenig & Bauer. The application was reported on 3 November 2026 and turns packaging into a route to information after a supermarket purchase.
Sociedade Ponto Verde to examine packaging circularity at Lisbon anniversary conference
November 03, 2026 By 19 0 Pageviews0 Reviews Sociedade Ponto Verde's 19 November conference in Lisbon will focus on packaging ecodesign, waste collection, recycling and innovation. Sociedade Ponto Verde is preparing an anniversary conference on the future of packaging recycling in Portugal, scheduled for 19 November 2026 at the Técnico Innovation Center in Lisbon. The event, called 'Embalagens e Inovação Sempre no Ponto', forms part of the organisation's thirtieth-anniversary programme.
Catch introduces squeezable ginger-garlic paste bottle for Indian retail
November 03, 2026 By 19 0 Pageviews0 Reviews DS Group's Catch brand has introduced a squeezable bottle for ginger-garlic paste, emphasising convenient dispensing and wider retail access. Catch Salt & Spices, part of India's Dharampal Satyapal Group, has put a squeezable bottle at the centre of its latest ginger-garlic paste offer. The packaging and accompanying campaign were announced on 2 November 2026, with the brand presenting the format as a first for this product category in India.
Linx IJ470 brings direct inkjet coding to corrugated shipping cases
November 03, 2026 By 19 0 Pageviews0 Reviews Launched on 2 November, the Linx IJ470 prints variable codes onto corrugated boxes, with GS1 support and a system that recovers ink. Linx Printing Technologies has launched its IJ470 large-character inkjet system for printing directly on secondary packaging. The release was reported by sector publications on 2 November 2026, after a demonstration at interpack earlier in the year.
KHS unveils Innoplant planning service for new beverage factories
November 03, 2026 By 19 0 Pageviews0 Reviews KHS launched Innoplant on 2 November, bringing consultancy, engineering and turnkey execution together for beverage filling and packaging plants. KHS Group announced Innoplant on 2 November 2026, expanding its offer to beverage producers beyond the delivery of individual filling and packaging machines. The service combines strategic consultancy, engineering and, where requested, implementation of entire factories.
Müller Light six-pack redesign uses 30% less plastic with cardboard sleeve
November 03, 2026 By 19 0 Pageviews0 Reviews Müller UK & Ireland says its revised Müller Light six-pack uses 30% less plastic, replacing some secondary packaging with a cardboard sleeve. Müller UK & Ireland has introduced revised secondary packaging for the six-pack format of its Müller Light yoghurt range. The company says the new design uses 30% less plastic than the earlier multipack and incorporates a cardboard sleeve, while maintaining the individual 140-gram pots and their existing recipes.
Fresh Inset trials suggest 4.95 more marketable days for table grapes
November 03, 2026 By 19 106 Pageviews0 Reviews Nine European trials suggest Vidre+ active labels can extend table grape marketability by 4.95 days on average under the conditions tested. Fresh Inset has presented results from nine post-harvest trials on table grapes carried out in Italy, Greece, Spain and the United Kingdom. Its analysis indicates that the Vidre+ active packaging sticker increased the fruit's marketable life by an average of 4.95 days.
The Label King installs HP Indigo 6K+ at its Utah label facility
November 03, 2026 By 19 0 Pageviews0 Reviews The Label King has installed an HP Indigo 6K+ digital press in Salt Lake City after an eight-month review of print technologies. The Label King has installed an HP Indigo 6K+ digital label press at its facility in Salt Lake City, Utah. The investment was reported on 2 November 2026 and adds digital production capability to a site opened in 2025. According to the industry report, the operation occupies approximately 14,000 square feet.
Durst says hybrid label system sales have tripled in twelve months
November 03, 2026 By 19 0 Pageviews0 Reviews Durst reports threefold growth in hybrid label systems and promotes integrated digital, flexographic and workflow production. Durst Group says sales of its hybrid label-printing solutions have tripled over the past twelve months, highlighting demand for integrated production rather than isolated printing equipment. The announcement concerns sales of hybrid solutions, not a claim that the global hybrid label market has tripled.
Solidus introduces Futurline Heat&Eat fibre-based ready meal MAP trays
November 03, 2026 By 19 0 Pageviews0 Reviews Futurline Heat&Eat aims to combine MAP protection, direct heating and less plastic in fibre-based ready-meal trays. Solidus introduced Futurline Heat&Eat in a company-sponsored publication dated 2 November 2026, describing a range of fibre-based modified-atmosphere packaging trays for ready meals.
Mark Andy reports 873,000 finished labels in eight hours with hybrid press
November 03, 2026 By 19 0 Pageviews0 Reviews A November 2026 demonstration highlights hybrid production, job changes and material waste in label printing. On 2 November 2026, Mark Andy reported an eight-hour manufacturing demonstration using its Digital Series HD HighSpeed 1200 hybrid label press. The company says one operator completed ten separate jobs involving 25 stock-keeping units and produced 873,000 finished labels.
Frozen food packaging launches remain 69% plastic as paper gains ground
November 02, 2026 By 19 0 Pageviews0 Reviews Innova Market Insights reports plastic's 69% share of frozen food and beverage packaging launches, with paper formats growing at a 4% CAGR. A new packaging trend snapshot published on 1 November 2026 points to continuing reliance on plastics in frozen food and beverage product launches, alongside a gradual expansion of paper formats.
APIP to present Sustainable Plastics results at Circularity: ON in Portugal
November 02, 2026 By 19 0 Pageviews0 Reviews APIP will host Circularity: ON on 4 November 2026 in Oliveira de Azeméis to share Sustainable Plastics results and debate circularity. Portugal's plastics industry association APIP is preparing to present the results of the Sustainable Plastics Mobilising Agenda at the Circularity: ON event on 4 November 2026 in Oliveira de Azeméis.
Morocco Food World confirms June 2027 dates for processing and packaging fair
November 02, 2026 By 19 0 Pageviews0 Reviews Morocco Food World will take place in El Jadida on 8–10 June 2027, linking food manufacturers with packaging and processing technology suppliers. Morocco Food World is preparing its first edition for 8–10 June 2027 at the Mohammed VI Exhibition Park in El Jadida, in the wider Casablanca region. The event is being developed by Moroccan food industry federation FENAGRI and German trade fair organiser Messe Düsseldorf.
Stora Enso lifts Q3 adjusted EBIT 28% as board volumes grow
November 02, 2026 By 19 0 Pageviews0 Reviews Stora Enso reports €161m of Q3 2026 adjusted EBIT, supported by board volumes and the Oulu ramp-up, while preparing a forestry demerger. Stora Enso reported an improvement in adjusted profitability for the third quarter of 2026, citing increased board deliveries, lower variable costs and progress at its Oulu consumer board production line in Finland.
Flexibiz brings AI-assisted ERP reporting to packaging converters
November 02, 2026 By 19 0 Pageviews0 Reviews At Loupe India 2026, Flexibiz presented an AI Copilot for packaging ERP reports and outlined further factory-floor automation tools. Flexibiz presented newly integrated artificial-intelligence functions in its enterprise resource planning software at Loupe India 2026 in Greater Noida.
Sustainable Packaging Summit 2026 puts PPWR and circularity on Utrecht agenda
November 02, 2026 By 19 0 Pageviews0 Reviews The 10–12 November conference in Utrecht will examine packaging rules, recycling, reuse and innovation with more than 130 speakers. The Sustainable Packaging Summit will return to Utrecht, the Netherlands, on 10–12 November 2026 with a three-day programme covering packaging regulation, circular business models and new technologies.
Veepee Graphics demonstrates lenticular label effects at Loupe India
November 02, 2026 By 19 0 Pageviews0 Reviews An Indian flexographic prepress specialist presents lenticular effects for label decoration, with possible brand-protection uses. Veepee Graphic Solutions presented a lenticular printing approach at Loupe India 2026 in Greater Noida, placing eye-catching label decoration at the centre of its exhibition message.
Provin Technos reports three Spande S5 press orders at Loupe India 2026
November 02, 2026 By 19 0 Pageviews0 Reviews Three ten-colour flexo press orders and plans for a Faridabad demonstration centre underline interest in the Spande S5 platform. Provin Technos reported three orders for the Spande S5 ten-colour flexographic printing press during Loupe India 2026, an exhibition held from 29 October to 1 November in Greater Noida. The company also announced plans for a Provin–Spande demonstration centre in Faridabad, Haryana.
BW Packaging introduces Hayssen X650 for high-hygiene food wrapping
November 02, 2026 By 19 0 Pageviews0 Reviews New long-dwell flow wrapper targets cheese and other sensitive foods with jam detection, washdown construction and up to 150 packs a minute. BW Packaging announced the Hayssen X650 on 28 October 2026, adding a long-dwell, bottom-fed flow wrapper to its machinery portfolio. The machine has been designed primarily around cheese applications, while the manufacturer also identifies individually quick-frozen foods and fresh produce as potential uses.
Colorix installs third JetixLab hybrid label press in India
November 02, 2026 By 19 0 Pageviews0 Reviews Terranova Packtech takes delivery of a six-colour JetixLab as Colorix reports two more orders at Loupe India 2026. Colorix has installed a JetixLab hybrid digital label press at Terranova Packtech in Ahmedabad, marking the third reported installation of the platform in India. The development was reported on 1 November 2026, as the Loupe India exhibition concluded. The earlier installations were at Swastik Arts in Mumbai and Artisan Ventures in Gujarat.
GSP Labels orders two Zonten flexo presses and finishing equipment at Loupe India 2026
November 01, 2026 By 19 0 Pageviews0 Reviews GSP Labels has signed for two eight-colour Zonten flexographic presses and a package of inspection, slitting and die-cutting equipment at Loupe India 2026. Indian label converter GSP Labels has agreed a substantial package of printing and finishing equipment with S Kumar Multi Products and Zonten at Loupe India 2026.
Avantika Printers selects Epson SurePress to expand into digital label production
November 01, 2026 By 19 0 Pageviews0 Reviews Indian commercial printer Avantika Printers has ordered an Epson SurePress L-6534VW at Loupe India 2026 as it develops short-run and versioned label services. Indian print business Avantika Printers has selected an Epson SurePress L-6534VW digital inkjet press as it expands its position in the labels and packaging market. The agreement was reported on 31 October 2026, during the third day of Loupe India 2026.
Multitec reports seven flexographic press orders at Loupe India 2026
November 01, 2026 By 19 0 Pageviews0 Reviews Indian equipment maker Multitec reported orders for seven presses at Loupe India 2026, covering S3S, S2 and S1C platforms for labels and flexible packaging. Indian printing equipment manufacturer Multitec reported orders for seven presses during Loupe India 2026, in a series of deals involving label and flexible-packaging converters.
LMAI–Heidelberg–Gallus Label Awards 2026 recognise Indian printing and sustainability work
November 01, 2026 By 19 0 Pageviews0 Reviews Winners of the 2026 LMAI Heidelberg–Gallus Label Awards were announced at Loupe India in Greater Noida, with recognition across flexography, digital, combined printing and innovation. The winners of the LMAI Heidelberg–Gallus Label Awards 2026 have been announced in Greater Noida, India, placing examples of printing execution, combined production methods and new label applications in the spotlight.
Newgen Printronics reports eight equipment orders at Loupe India 2026
November 01, 2026 By 19 0 Pageviews0 Reviews Newgen Printronics reported five converting-line orders, two die-punching machines and one Durst digital press at Loupe India. Newgen Printronics India has announced eight equipment orders secured during Loupe India 2026, held from 29 October to 1 November at Greater Noida.
Letra Graphix becomes first Asian buyer of Gallus Five hybrid press
November 01, 2026 By 19 0 Pageviews0 Reviews Letra Graphix ordered a Gallus Five at Loupe India 2026 to expand advanced hybrid label production in Ahmedabad. Indian label converter Letra Graphix has agreed to buy a Gallus Five hybrid digital printing press at Loupe India 2026 in Greater Noida. The Ahmedabad-based company is the first Asian purchaser of the model, according to reporting from the exhibition and communications issued by Heidelberg India.
Asteria expands UK label operations as Abbey Labels joins the group
November 01, 2026 By 19 0 Pageviews0 Reviews Asteria Group adds Suffolk manufacturer Abbey Labels to its European network, reinforcing digital, flexographic and multi-layer label capabilities. Asteria Group has brought Abbey Labels, an established self-adhesive label producer in Suffolk, into its European network. The company announced the addition on 30 October 2026, describing it as an expansion of its British label-converting capabilities.
Morssinkhof-Rymoplast opens €30m plastics recycling plant in Belgium
October 31, 2026 By 19 0 Pageviews0 Reviews A new Lommel facility is designed to recycle up to 40,000 tonnes of plastic packaging per year. Morssinkhof-Rymoplast has inaugurated a plastics recycling plant in Lommel, Belgium, following an investment of approximately €30 million. The facility is designed to process up to 40,000 tonnes of plastic packaging annually.
United Caps expands carton closure portfolio with 27 H-Pak
October 31, 2026 By 19 0 Pageviews0 Reviews United Caps introduces the 27 H-Pak closure for carton structures with and without aluminium. United Caps has expanded its carton closure portfolio with the 27 H-Pak, a solution designed for different carton structures, including formats with and without aluminium.
UK deposit return operator publishes first certified reverse vending machine list
October 31, 2026 By 19 53 Pageviews0 Reviews Exchange For Change has released its first independently assessed reverse vending machine list and consumer artwork guidance ahead of the UK deposit return scheme in October 2027. Exchange For Change has released its first list of certified reverse vending machines, giving UK retailers a clearer basis for choosing equipment ahead of the deposit return scheme due to begin on 1 October 2027.
US containerboard mills maintain high utilisation as boxboard performance diverges in Q3 2026
October 31, 2026 By 19 53 Pageviews0 Reviews AF&PA's latest quarterly reports show containerboard operating above 94.5% while boxboard capacity utilisation stands at 88.3%, with pronounced differences between grades. The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released two separate third-quarter 2026 reports on 30 October, giving an updated picture of US production conditions for containerboard and boxboard. The results point to different levels of utilisation across packaging materials.
Packsize reports 429 million right-sized boxes in 2025
October 30, 2026 By 19 53 Pageviews0 Reviews Packsize's 2026 ESG report outlines packaging automation, operations and estimated emissions savings. Packsize has published its 2026 environmental, social and governance report, reviewing developments during 2025 and describing how automated right-sized packaging fits into the company's wider sustainability strategy. The company reports that its equipment produced 429 million boxes sized to their contents during the year.
OPACKGROUP and Morssinkhof-Rymoplast Develop Adhesive-Free Sleeve for Recycled PET Bottles
October 30, 2026 By 19 0 Pageviews0 Reviews The partners combine a 100% recycled PET bottle with an adhesive-free stretch sleeve containing 50% post-consumer recycled material, designed to improve separation during recycling. OPACKGROUP and Morssinkhof-Rymoplast have introduced a bottle-and-label concept designed to make different plastics easier to recover after use.
European BORN Project Advances Heat-Resistant Biobased Materials for Sustainable Food Packaging
October 30, 2026 By 19 0 Pageviews0 Reviews The EU-funded BORN consortium completes its first year researching heat-resistant biobased and biodegradable food packaging. The European research project BORN has completed its first year, reporting progress in the search for biobased and biodegradable materials that could meet the thermal demands of food packaging.
Amcor wins two 2026 Tube of the Year Awards for innovative packaging design
October 30, 2026 By 19 636 Pageviews0 Reviews Amcor highlights two bronze Tube of the Year awards for packaging developed with Ocean Potion and Every Man Jack, combining technical decoration with specified recycled content. Amcor has highlighted two award-winning tube packaging projects developed with personal care brands Every Man Jack and Ocean Potion.
Eastman secures renewed $375m federal support for US polyester recycling expansion
October 30, 2026 By 19 0 Pageviews0 Reviews Eastman has announced the reinstatement of a US Department of Energy award to expand methanolysis output at Kingsport, restore recycling assets and prepare a potential second domestic facility. Eastman has announced the reinstatement of a US Department of Energy award supporting an updated strategy for recycling difficult-to-process polyester waste in the United States.
UPM, Ingredion and Paramelt develop starch-based barriers for recyclable paper food packaging
October 30, 2026 By 19 0 Pageviews0 Reviews UPM Specialty Materials, Ingredion and Paramelt combine specialty paper, plant-based starch grease barriers and heat-seal coatings in a food packaging concept that has passed initial recyclability testing. UPM Specialty Materials, Ingredion and Paramelt have collaborated to develop a paper-based food packaging structure that combines plant-derived starch barrier technology with heat-sealable coatings.
Coveris and PÖTTINGER extend field trials of transparent silage film
October 30, 2026 By 19 0 Pageviews0 Reviews Coveris and PÖTTINGER are planning additional field trials of Unterland Crystal transparent silage film, examining wrapping machinery compatibility and forage protection. Coveris and Austrian agricultural machinery manufacturer PÖTTINGER are extending field trials of Unterland Crystal, a transparent stretch film designed for wrapping silage bales.
Registration opens for Shaping the Future with Packaging 2027 in Brussels
October 30, 2026 By 19 0 Pageviews0 Reviews Intergraf and FTA Europe have opened registration for their February 2027 packaging conference in Brussels, where EU packaging rules, AI, recycling design and market developments will be discussed. Registration has opened for Shaping the Future with Packaging 2027, a European industry conference scheduled for 18–19 February 2027 at the Sheraton Brussels Airport Hotel in Belgium.
E-commerce growth drives new demands for smarter, more sustainable packaging
October 30, 2026 By 19 0 Pageviews0 Reviews New industry research highlights how expanding online retail is pushing packaging manufacturers and retailers towards right-sized formats, smarter technologies, more efficient fulfilment and sustainable materials. The continued expansion of e-commerce is reshaping the global packaging industry. Retailers, manufacturers and logistics providers are being challenged to combine product protection, operational efficiency, sustainability and cost control.
REELchilla paperboard ice bucket targets plastic alternatives in drinks service
October 30, 2026 By 19 0 Pageviews0 Reviews EcoSource, REEL and Transcend have developed a flat-packed paperboard ice bucket for bottles and cans, combining leak resistance with a brandable format. EcoSource, REEL and Transcend Packaging have introduced REELchilla, a paperboard ice bucket intended to offer drinks brands and hospitality operators an alternative to conventional rigid plastic containers.
Paris Packaging Week names 2027 Future Leaders across materials, reuse and design
October 30, 2026 By 19 0 Pageviews0 Reviews Paris Packaging Week has selected ten emerging packaging professionals for its Future Leaders Class of 2027, covering coatings, recycled resins, refill systems, design and machinery refurbishment.
Shared reusable wine bottle system reaches Ekoplaza supermarkets across the Netherlands
October 29, 2026 By 19 0 Pageviews0 Reviews Enviu, PAKT Packaging and Walraven Sax have introduced a shared returnable wine bottle across Ekoplaza supermarkets, with Weijnschenk as the first participating wine brand. A reusable wine bottle designed to circulate between different brands is being introduced across Ekoplaza supermarkets in the Netherlands, marking a retail expansion for a packaging model that relies on shared infrastructure rather than a separate return system for every producer.
Innocent and Notpla test edible seaweed pods for ginger shots
October 29, 2026 By 19 0 Pageviews0 Reviews A UK consumer pilot explores whether Notpla’s edible Ooho pods could replace single-use ginger shot bottles, while raising questions about retail handling and scale. Innocent Drinks and materials innovator Notpla have carried out a consumer trial of edible packaging for ginger shots, testing whether a seaweed-based pod could replace the small plastic bottle normally associated with this type of drink.
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